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[Orchid664]

I have been using this software for many years and want to put it on a new computer, but the software is no longer supported, so can't download it. Does anybody have any suggestions or ideas? I have over 1,000 records and don't want to start over. Thanks!

[MrHappyRotter]

What's the software? Does it have the ability to export your data (and in a format that's useful)? What operating system? What was the old hardware? What about the new hardware?

The best idea is to figure out the a way to migrate to a software project that's actively maintained and for which tools exist to import and export the data in widely supported formats (XLS, CSV, JSON, etc).

Another option would be to migrate/convert the old computer's OS installation to a virtual machine then run the virtual machine on your new computer using virtualization software like VirtualBox or VMWare. This would require a bit of technical knowledge or the ability to follow instructions but it would keep the software running.

If all of this sounds like technical mumbo-jumbo to you, then you might have to give up and just scrap the 1,000 records, continue to run the software on the old computer only, or pay someone to help you out.

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What operating systems were supported originally? This will probably be in the Help and/or Readme files. What operating system do you have now, wnd what do you contemplate moving to? Do you have the original install CD or downloaded install file? And the install key?

[Orchid664]

Going from Windows 8.1 to same. Don't have an install CD, but do have a registration number. The on-line users manual is no longer available. BTW, I am also a DVOS member.

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Well then we can talk about it at our Show April 7-8 of this year.